When tennis meets joy and top players engage in mixed doubles battles, a unique Australian Open charity exhibition match unfolds. Zheng Qinwen teams up with Novak Djokovic to face the formidable pair of Azarenka and Murray. Ultimately, in an intense tie-break battle, Zheng Qinwen and Djokovic clinch victory with a 5-4 scoreline, spreading the joy of triumph across the court as the atmosphere is instantly filled with merriment.
At the beginning of the new season, Zheng Qinwen makes her debut at the Australian Open with a charity exhibition match, easily defeating Svitolina with two 6-2 scores, demonstrating her impressive form. This mixed doubles match garners significant attention, with Zheng Qinwen and Djokovic forming a partnership; one is the women's singles gold medalist from the Paris Olympics, the other the men's singles gold medalist, a powerful alliance. Their opponents, Murray and Bencic, are also Olympic singles gold medalists, which should have been a dazzling matchup. However, due to Bencic's last-minute substitution before the game, Azarenka steps in as a replacement, adding an element of suspense to the contest.
The match begins with Zheng Qinwen and Djokovic serving first, their coordination seamless as they comfortably hold serve. Soon after, Azarenka and Murray show no signs of backing down, scoring four points in a row to successfully hold serve. Throughout the match, both pairs fully display the relaxed and joyful nature of the exhibition, with the players growing increasingly cheerful on court, and the audience being entertained into laughter. Zheng Qinwen appears somewhat shy during the match, covering her face at one point, appearing embarrassed, while Djokovic fully utilizes his performance skills. His charismatic screams repeatedly amuse the crowd, creating a light and pleasant atmosphere on court, which also allows Zheng Qinwen to gradually loosen up and play with increasing happiness.
By the third set, Azarenka and Murray achieve the first break of serve, but Zheng Qinwen and Djokovic quickly break back, with the first four sets ending in a 2-2 draw. In the following two sets, both sides hold serve, with the score remaining close. The match enters a tie-break battle, the score fluctuating from 1-1 to 2-2, then to 4-4, with both sides exchanging blows, evenly matched. At a critical moment, Zheng Qinwen and Azarenka engage in a "rock-paper-scissors" game, adding an element of fun to the match.
In the end, Zheng Qinwen scores with a forehand winner, completing the 5-4 kill to secure victory alongside Djokovic in this mixed doubles match. Even Azarenka and Murray laugh heartily as they walk to the sidelines after their loss. This match filled with joy and passion immerses everyone, making it difficult for them to leave.
This match is not only a competition of tennis skills but also a feast of joy and passion. The outstanding performances of Zheng Qinwen and Djokovic allow the audience to experience the charm of top players; their interactions and cooperation make the match full of fun and vitality.
Although Azarenka and Murray did not win, their excellent performances also earned the applause of the audience. This Australian Open charity exhibition match will become an unforgettable classic moment in the hearts of countless tennis enthusiasts, showing us another side of tennis - that beyond competition, it can bring endless joy and emotion to people.